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title: "Achieving Operational Excellence - LEAN Implementation Partner"
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buyer: "STUDENT LOANS COMPANY"
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# Achieving Operational Excellence - LEAN Implementation Partner

Buyer: STUDENT LOANS COMPANY  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-b6893362-de12-4604-af88-f870f012252c

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## Summary

The Student Loans Company is initiating a tender titled "Achieving Operational Excellence - LEAN Implementation Partner," aimed at enhancing the organisation's operational capabilities through Lean Six Sigma methodologies. This procurement, classified under business and management consultancy services, is currently in the active tender stage with a deadline for submissions set for 5th January 2017. The contract will be located in Glasgow, Scotland, spanning an initial term of two years with a potential one-year extension, operating under a selective procurement method through a Single Supplier Framework Agreement.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in management consultancy and process improvement solutions, particularly those with expertise in Lean methodologies. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to apply, as they can provide innovative and tailored services to meet the objectives set forth by the Student Loans Company. Engaging in this partnership could facilitate growth for firms well-versed in operational excellence frameworks, contributing to long-term contracts and collaboration within the public sector.

## Notice

SLC is currently undergoing a strategic review to develop our organisation to become Operationally Excellent. We see the enabler for this to be Lean Six Sigma. We want to identify a strategic partner, with whom we can work, to develop and deliver a LEAN capability. The access code for this opportunity is: 7496G45ZA3 The contracting mechanism will be a Single Supplier Framework Agreement, against which we will call off individual pieces of work as they arise. The initial contract term is 2 years with an option to extend for up to a further 12 months

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4bfe16d2-47c3-4e5c-a99f-55974310d63c |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Restricted procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 2 Dec 2016 |
| Submission deadline | 5 Jan 2017 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 9 Apr 2017 - 9 Apr 2019 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Active |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | STUDENT LOANS COMPANY |
| Locality | GLASGOW |
| Post town | Glasgow |
| Postcode | G2 7JD |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM3 West Central Scotland |
| ITL 3 | TLM32 Glasgow City |
| Local authority | Glasgow City |
| Electoral ward | Anderston/City/Yorkhill |
| Westminster constituency | Glasgow North |
| Delivery location | TLM Scotland |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

### Codes

- 79400000 - Business and management consultancy and related services

## Release History

- 2 Dec 2016 at 16:36 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4bfe16d2-47c3-4e5c-a99f-55974310d63c

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4bfe16d2-47c3-4e5c-a99f-55974310d63c
  2nd December 2016 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-UK-Glasgow:-Business-and-management-consultancy-and-related-services./R8W3BSU542
  Please follow this link to view the notice.

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